Stay : Richness of Paraguay
Three or four weeks allow a good discovery of Paraguay. The first one can be dedicated to the region of Asunción, with three days in the capital and excursions in the surroundings. The second can be dedicated to the south, where the famous missions of Trinidad and Jesus are located. The third and possibly fourth day will be dedicated to adventure, in the Chaco or the Pantanal.
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23 days
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Detail of the stay : Richness of Paraguay - 23 days
Day 1: Discovery of the city of Asunción
Visit of the monuments of the historical centre and the banks of the Río Paraguay. Fast boat crossing to Chaco'i to admire the capital on the other side of the river.
Day 2: The capital in depth
Steps: Asunción
Visit of the Museo del Barro. Botanical garden in the afternoon. Sunset on the beach of La Costanera.
MUSEO DEL BARRO - CENTRO DE ARTES VISUALES / JARDÍN BOTÁNICO Y ZOOLÓGICO / LA COSTANERA
Day 3: Shopping day
Steps: Asunción
In the morning, go and get lost in the Mercado 4 near the centre, where you can have lunch. In the afternoon, if you want to continue shopping, in a very different atmosphere, the shopping centres of Villa Mora or shopping del Sol await you. Drink a drink in the evening at Paseo Carmelitas or in a pub in the historic centre.
MERCADO 4
Day 4: Around Lake Ypacaraí
Steps: Luque, Areguá, San Bernardino
Visit Luque, then Areguá or San Bernardino, a pedal boat on Lake Ypacaraí at sunset.
Day 5: Local culture and thrills
Visit one or more villages in the region known for their crafts: Itá, Itauguá, Tobatí... In the latter village, schedule a bike ride to Chorro Karumbé, a climb in the rocks, or a parachute jump.
Day 6: Day relaxing
Stay in a estancia of the region. Rest!
Day 7: Stroll in the surroundings
Take advantage of this stopover to take a horseback ride and enjoy a typical asado
Day 8: At the foot of the Villarica volcano
Steps: Villarrica
Visit Villarica and explore the Ybyturuzú mountain range with a guide.
Day 9: Nature excursion
Steps: Ybycuí, La Colmena
Visit Salto Cristal or the Ybycuí reserve. Night at La Colmena or Ybycui.
SALTO CRISTAL
Day 10: Museum day to discover the local culture
Steps: Asunción, San Juan Bautista, Santa María De Fe
Return to Ruta 1 to visit the museums of San Juan Bautista, including one dedicated to the guitarist Agustín Barrios Mangoré, or the sacred art of San Igancio. A peaceful night in Santa María de Fé, if the howler monkeys of the central park are wise.
MUSEO DE ARTE SACRO
Day 11: Morning in Santa María and overnight stay with a local resident
Steps: Santa María De Fe, Santiago, San Cosme Y Damián
Discover the Jesuit Art Museum and the brand new museum dedicated to the French botanist Aimé Bonpland. Road to San Cosme y Damián. Night at the inhabitant's house, in one of the posadas turísticas.
Day 12: Along the Río Paraná
Steps: Trinidad
Departure early in the morning to reach the sand dunes in the middle of the Río Paraná. In the late afternoon, visit the mission and the astronomical centre (at night).
MISIÓN JESUÍTICA DE SANTÍSIMA TRINIDAD DEL PARANÁ
Day 13: Visit by Encarnación
Drink on the beach while admiring the lights of Posadas on the other side of the river.
Day 14: Visits to former Jesuit missions
Steps: Trinidad, Jesús De Tavarangué, Bella Vista Sur, Ciudad Del Este
Discover the world of mate grass in one of the yerbateras of Bella Vista, then go to the ruins of the Jesuit missions of Trinidad and Jesus, close to each other. Travel to Ciudad del Este.
MISIÓN JESUÍTICA DE SANTÍSIMA TRINIDAD DEL PARANÁ / MISIÓN JESUÍTICA DE JESÚS DE TAVARANGÜÉ
Day 15: Discovery of the world's largest hydroelectric power plant
Steps: Hernandarias
Visit of the barrage d'Itaipú
COMPLEJO TURÍSTICO ITAIPÚ
Day 16: A walk in the heart of nature
Discovery of the natural reserves around Itaipú.
Day 17: Impressive Waterfalls
Excursions at the Iguazú Falls (Brazilian and Argentine sides). Night in Puerto Iguazú in Argentina.
Day 18: Heading for the Mbaracayú Reserva
Long day of travel to reach the Mbaracayú Reserva
Day 19: Observation of wildlife and flora
Walk by canoe or foot in the reserve to observe wildlife and discover the rich ecosystem of the Atlantic forest of the upper Paraná.
Day 20: Road to Concepción
Steps: Belén
Visit this charming city on the banks of the Paraguay River. Overnight in town or at El Roble farm in Belén, a village where the Tropic of Capricorn passes through.
Day 21: Excursion to sumptuous landscapes
Steps: Bahía Negra
Day at the farm, or day in his hammock aboard the Aquidaban, to reach Bahia Negra, in the Pantanal; or head for the equally wild Chaco, by bus or 4x4.
Day 22: Escapades in deep Paraguay
Steps: Bahía Negra
Bahia Negra, biological station of Tres Gigantes, ecotourism in the Pantanal. Or discover the landscapes and populations of the Chaco. In both cases, the use of a guide is essential and at least 3 days on site are necessary to enjoy it.
Day 23: End of stay
Steps: Asunción
Allow some margin if you have a flight to catch to Asunción from the Pantanal or Chaco. Last artisanal shopping and night outings of despedida with your new Paraguayan friends.
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